Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher I​/Ii

Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher I/II (Grade P16/P18, PSC Division, Winter & Spring 2026 Training Classes)

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County’s residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher I incumbents/personnel must have the tolerance to work under pressure. Work is performed inside a secured, windowless office environment with a specialized low‑light system and includes prolonged periods of sitting at a designated workstation monitoring computer screens and entering data. There is limited opportunity for physical movement; rest and meal periods are dependent on workload. Selected candidates must be able to perform the following: reaching, fingering, grasping, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, typing, and repetitive motions.

Vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; the ability to see with or without corrective lenses, and well enough to read standard text and text displayed on a video display terminal. Work may require constant focus on a computer screen for two or more hours at a time.

All personnel in this class of work must work on site and are not eligible for telework or remote work assignments.